Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) Owners Manual: Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel
■ Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Headlight indicator
Tail light indicator
Security indicator
Shift position and shift range indicators
Shift position and shift range indicators
Cruise control indicator
Slip indicator
VSC OFF indicator
TRAC OFF indicator
Downhill assist control system indicator
RSCA OFF indicator
Active traction control system
indicator
AUTO LSD indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator
4LO indicator
Rear differential lock indicator
AIR BAG ON indicator
AIR BAG OFF indicator
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The indicator light comes on to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*5: For 2WD models, even though there is no function of deactivating the curtain shield airbags in a vehicle rollover, the RSCA OFF indicator turns on briefly when the engine switch is turned to the ON position. But this is not a malfunction.
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately if this occurs.
Gauges and meters
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the engine switch is
in the ON position.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehi ...
Other materials:
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved
in Collision)
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page
).
(b) With the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly ...
Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER
(a) Install a new brake booster gasket onto the hydraulic brake booster.
(b) Install the hydraulic brake booster with the 4 nuts.
Torque:
14 N·m {145 kgf·cm, 10 ft·lbf}
(c) Using a union nut wrench, connect the 4 brake l ...
Illumination for Panel Switch does not Come on with Tail Switch ON
PROCEDURE
1.
CHECK VEHICLE SIGNAL (OPERATION CHECK)
(a) Enter the "Vehicle Signal Check Mode" screen. Refer to Check Vehicle Signal
in Operation Check (See page ).
(b) Check that the display changes between ON and OFF according to the light
control ...
